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Korean Crypto Exchanges Upbit, Bithumb Raided Over Lawmaker’s Crypto Dealings

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South Korean prosecutors have raided two of the country’s largest coin trading platforms within an investigation into the crypto investments of a politician. They seized materials from Upbit and Bithumb amid suspicions of wrongdoing related to the lawmaker’s cryptocurrency holdings. South…

Binance Announces Lightning Network Withdrawal Implementation Amidst Bitcoin Network Congestion Issues

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Binance has announced its intention of implementing Lightning Network, a layer 2 Bitcoin scaling protocol, on its platform after experiencing an episode of congestion regarding withdrawals on the Bitcoin network. The exchange had to pause bitcoin withdrawals twice due to a…

Number of Irretrievably Lost BTC Now 6 Million — Cane Island Manager

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The number of irretrievably lost bitcoins has now reached 6 million, which leaves 13.3 million as coins that remain in circulation, Timothy Peterson of Cane Island Alternative Advisors has said. Peterson added that out of the 1.7 million bitcoins that will…

Yellen Says US Could Back All Deposits at Smaller Banks if Needed to Prevent Contagion

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the federal government could guarantee all deposits of smaller banks if they “suffer deposit runs that pose the risk of contagion.” The government recently protected all deposits of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank after…

Crypto Groups on Russian Social Media Hit by Bots Discrediting Bitcoin

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Social media groups devoted to cryptocurrencies in Russia have been attacked by bots in what looks like a campaign against bitcoin and the like. Their comments on Russia’s largest social media platform are triggered by certain keywords like crypto and blockchain,…

Chinese Tech Giants Tencent and Bytedance Plan Cuts in Their Metaverse Divisions

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According to reports, Tencent and Bytedance, two Chinese tech giants, are planning to execute a significant number of job cuts in their metaverse divisions. Tencent recognized it is making some staff adjustments, amidst rumors of hundreds of layoffs in its extended…

US Judge Dismisses Customer Lawsuit Against Crypto Exchange Coinbase

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A U.S. district judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Coinbase and its CEO Brian Armstrong filed by customers of the crypto exchange. The lawsuit alleges that Coinbase sold 79 crypto tokens that are unregistered securities. Customer Lawsuit Against Coinbase Dismissed A…

South African Dispute Resolution Office Says It Now Considers Crypto-Related Complaints

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According to South Africa’s Office of the FAIS Ombud, an independent dispute resolution office, individuals with crypto-related grievances that occurred after Oct. 19, 2022, can now formally submit such complaints on the agency’s website. However, the Office of the FAIS Ombud…

Huobi Layoffs Spark Controversy and Speculation, Justin Sun Claims Everything Is Fine

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The cryptocurrency exchange Huobi is laying off 20% of its employees, according to multiple reports over the past two days. However, Huobi’s advisor Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, told the South China Morning Post that the layoff reports were untrue….

Popularity of Crypto Investments Makes Case for Regulations, Australian Securities Watchdog Says

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High rates of crypto ownership, with purchases often made on advice from Youtube and Facebook, make “a strong case for regulation,” according to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. The watchdog backs its stance with poll results showing nearly half of…